The term prolapse means "fall out of place". Uterine prolapse is the condition of sliding and falling of uterus from its actual position in the pelvic cavity into the vaginal canal. A spinal disc herniation is also sometimes known as "disc prolapse".
Stertaneous abortion can cause serious uterine prolapse. Some types of prolapses are as follows -
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a valvular heart disease defined as the dislocation of an abnormally thickened mitral valve leaflet into the left atrium during systole.
Rectal Collapse
It is that situation where the whole walls or part of the rectum walls slip out of place, the rectum may stick out. Symptoms of a rectal prolapse can be -
1. Stool leakage
2. Protruding of tissues from the rectum
Sometimes surgeon removes the affected part of the intestine.
Female genital prolapse
Uterine prolapse is also known as female genital prolapse which occurs when the uterus falls out of the normal position. It is very common in women of all ages in those who have delivered large babies.
Causes
The uterus is held in position in pelvis supported by the muscles, special ligaments and other tissues. Uterus prolapses into the vaginal canal when the muscles, ligaments and tissues weaken. It also happens in women who have delivered large babies. Frequent abortion can also cause this problem.
Signs and symptoms
Some symptoms are mention below -
1. Shortness of breath
2. Fatigue
3. Dizziness
4. Cough problems
5. Backache
6. Inability to control urination
7. Protruding of cervix
8. Pain and vaginal bleeding
Treatment
Vaginal estrogen cream helps to improve vitality of vaginal epithelium. Non surgical treatment such as exercises can strengthen the muscles and ligaments of the pelvic floor which in turn helps to combat against uterine prolapse. Herbal remedies along with exercises are very helpful in this condition.
